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Colorado gunman in Evergreen medical office shooting identified
Summary
Jefferson County officials identified the gunman in the Evergreen medical office shooting as 62-year-old Lance Black; investigators said he died by a self-inflicted gunshot and no other injuries were reported.
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Jefferson County authorities have identified the man who opened fire at a medical office in Evergreen as 62-year-old Lance Black. The shooting took place Thursday afternoon at a CommonSpirit Primary Care office on Ellingwood Trail. Deputies entered the building and found the suspect, who died by a self-inflicted gunshot. Officials said no one else was injured and that investigators are still working to determine a motive.
What officials said:
- The gunman was identified as Lance Black, 62, of Evergreen.
- The incident occurred at the CommonSpirit Primary Care office on Ellingwood Trail on Thursday afternoon.
- Deputies located the suspect inside; officials reported he died by a self-inflicted gunshot.
- No other injuries were reported, and investigators said they are confident he acted alone and that there is no ongoing threat.
- Investigators said Black had been a patient at the facility in the past and that the motive remains under investigation.
- The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office stated that victim advocates and the Evergreen Resiliency Center are available to provide emotional support and services.
Summary:
No one else was injured and officials say there is no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities have identified the suspect and continue to investigate his motive. Undetermined at this time.
